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France's captain Kylian Mbappe will miss the Nations League match against Italy due to a hamstring issue, according to coach Zinedine Zidane. Zidane opted for caution, stating Mbappe felt a little pain and they won't take any risks. The decision comes after Mbappe returned to the France squad following a three-match absence due to injury. Despite the setback, Zidane remains hopeful that Mbappe will be fit for the subsequent match against Turkey. The absence of Mbappe adds to a list of injuries affecting key players, including Ousmane Dembele, William Saliba, and others, impacting France's lineup for the upcoming matches against Italy and Turkey in the Nations League.
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